Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Course

ACE ID:

NPEP-0036

Organization:

Pittsburgh Leadership Foundation

Location:

Classroom-based

Length:

Estimated 31.5 hours (self-study)

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	1	Cultural Anthropology

Description

Objective:

To provide students with the third of a three part of an introductory level cultural anthropology Course. The Course will embrace cultures from all continents, highlighting major lifestyles, and illustrating human adaptation to environment from the beginnings of the human species to the present.

Learning Outcomes:

Familiar with the compelling problem of preserving the diversity of human cultures throughout the world
Familiar with the four major forms of political organization: bands, tribes, chiefdoms, and states as well as the religious traditions, beliefs and practices in the world
Will understand the variety of functions served by the arts within a culture and the many ways in which cultures can change

Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

Audio Visual Materials

Supplemental Materials